Summer 2026 · The Potter's Wheel Church

Thursday Backyard Fellowship

A whole summer of porches, parks, and shared tables. Every Thursday from June through August, one of our families opens their space and we gather for food, laughter, prayer, and life together. Drop in when you can — even thirty minutes is welcome.

📅 EveryThursday
🕕 Time6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 WhereHosted by a family
🚶 StyleDrop in anytime

Why we're doing this

The church isn't just what happens on Sunday. It's our lives, woven together, through a shared summer of welcome.

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Open homes, open hearts

A backyard, a porch, a park bench at the Marina — wherever there's room, there's a fellowship.

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Food brings us together

From a simple dessert table to a full BBQ — every level of hosting blesses the family.

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Built for families

Children are welcome and woven in. A weekly love offering helps cover childcare and host expenses.

How a family can host

Pick the level that fits your week. None of these are "more spiritual" than the others — every open door blesses the body.

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Potluck
Everyone brings a dish to share
Desserts & Drinks
Family provides the sweets
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Light Meal
Sandwiches, salad, simple fare
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Full BBQ
Burgers, hot dogs, the works
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Pizza Night
Order in and gather
Your idea
Tell us when you sign up

The ask from Pastor Fidele: each family chooses at least one Thursday this summer. Choose more if you'd like. We'll take a love offering at every gathering to cover childcare and any expenses the hosting family has covered.

Pick your Thursday

Thirteen Thursdays. Tap any date to host, RSVP, or volunteer to help that week.

Sign up

Three quick forms — hosting, RSVP for a coming Thursday, or offering to volunteer with the host family.

🏡 I'd like to host a Thursday

Pick a date and tell us what you're planning. We'll be in touch within a few days.

🙌 Thank you! Your host signup is in. Pastor Fidele will follow up shortly.

✋ I plan to attend this Thursday

Helps the host family plan food and seating. RSVP is week-by-week.

🌿 Got it. See you Thursday!

🤝 I'd like to volunteer / help a host family

Many hands make the host family's evening light. Tell us how you'd like to serve.

❤️ Thank you. We'll connect you with the host family for that Thursday.